Your mattress can affect how you sleep — and how you sleep can affect almost everything else in your life. Rest easy with one of these great mattresses.
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I have a theory about sleep. My theory is this: everyone who routinely uses an alarm clock suffers from chronic sleep deprivation. Using an alarm clock a few times a year (to c
Is paying more for extra airline services ever worth it? Sure, especially if the miles — or your legs — are long. Here are eight fees that are worth the cost.
A road bike is designed to do one thing -- go fast on paved surfaces. Whether you're looking to race or just to cruise quickly, these are the five bikes you should consider.
Black Friday is when retailers offer the steepest discounts of the year, right? Wrong. Labor Day weekend is the holiday with the best discount shopping.
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The 5 Best Mattresses
Your mattress can affect how you sleep — and how you sleep can affect almost everything else in your life. Rest easy with one of these great mattresses.
The Three Interest Rates
I got a notice from one of my credit cards a bit ago, announcing that they were raising the interest rate. It's only of theoretical interest to me, of course--I use credit cards f
A Simple Plan for Saving Up a $2000 Fun Fund
Whether you're planning for a wedding, vacation, or down payment on a home, these money-saving tricks will have you socking it away this year!
How to Help Your Kid Build Their First Budget
Everything your teen needs to master their money starts with you. Teach them budgeting basics that will last a lifetime.
10 Surprising Ways Real Estate Cuts Your Taxes
Owning real estate is considered a great investment. Even sweeter? All the tax breaks that come along with it.
5 Excuses We Need to Stop Making About Overspending
You deserve it. It's on sale! There are dozens of excuses for overspending, and it's time to stop making them.
4 Smart Things You Should Do With Your First Real Paycheck
Your first real paycheck is cause for celebration — and cause for some smart money moves.
Separate Bank Accounts: 'Till Death (or Banking) Do We Part?
Many couples today boast separate bank accounts and successful relationships. But is it possible? Or are separate bank accounts a recipe for disaster?
Get enough sleep
I have a theory about sleep. My theory is this: everyone who routinely uses an alarm clock suffers from chronic sleep deprivation. Using an alarm clock a few times a year (to c
10 Surprising Marketing Tricks You Should Be Aware Of
From unhealthy "health" products to designer diamonds and more, discover 10 sneaky marketing tricks to avoid.
How to Stay Focused at Work Despite Your Chatty Coworkers
Believe it or not, you can sidestep your distracting coworkers without actually telling them to zip it. Here's how to walk that line.
8 Airline Fees That Are Actually Worth Paying
Is paying more for extra airline services ever worth it? Sure, especially if the miles — or your legs — are long. Here are eight fees that are worth the cost.
The 5 Best Charcoal Scrubs
Keeping your skin clear isn't always easy, but it can be. Use any of these charcoal scrubs and your pores will remain unclogged.
6 Simple Steps to Discovering Your True Salary Potential
Before you ask for a raise, be sure to ask these six probing questions that uncover what you're actually worth.
7 Things the Craziest Christmas Fanatics Do
It's easy to get caught up in the spirit of the season. Too easy, in fact, for these holiday celebrants who take holiday excess to excess.
The 5 Best Road Bikes
A road bike is designed to do one thing -- go fast on paved surfaces. Whether you're looking to race or just to cruise quickly, these are the five bikes you should consider.
8 DIY Backyard Home Improvements That Save You Big
Summer's around the corner, which means extra hours in the day for home improvement. Spruce up your backyard with a spiffy and affordable project.
How to Learn About Your Home's History
Home is where the heart is — and it has a history all its own. Here's how you can learn all about your new abode.
15 Uses for Garlic That Deserve a Round of Applause
Put your garlic to work beyond the kitchen with this list of alternative uses that help you do everything from remove splinters to cure sore throats.
For the Best Deals of the Year, Shop Labor Day and Skip Black Friday
Black Friday is when retailers offer the steepest discounts of the year, right? Wrong. Labor Day weekend is the holiday with the best discount shopping.